17.21.010 Permitted uses.
In an R-4 zone, the following uses and their accessory uses are permitted:
A. Single-family dwelling;
B. Two-family dwelling;
C. Multiple-family dwelling subject to the following:
1. The property on which the use will be located has direct access from a major collector or minor arterial street, or a local collector street within 600 feet of a collector or arterial street; or
2. The property is located within one-half mile of a planned or existing transit route; or
3. The property is within one-quarter mile from a planned or existing neighborhood or commercial shopping area.
D. Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) subject to the following standards:
1. The accessory dwelling unit may be established by:
a. Conversion of an attic, basement, or garage or any other portion of the primary dwelling;
b. Adding floor area to the primary dwelling, including a second story; or
c. Construction of a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with a primary single-family dwelling.
2. The square footage of the accessory dwelling shall not exceed 40 percent of the primary dwelling exclusive of the garage, or 800 square feet, whichever is less. The minimum area shall not be less than 300 square feet.
3. The accessory dwelling shall meet all applicable standards for this zone including, but not limited to, setbacks, height, and building codes in effect at the time of construction.
4. The structure’s appearance, including siding, roofing, materials, and color shall coincide with that used on the primary dwelling unit.
5. One additional off-street parking space shall be provided (in addition to any off-street parking required for other uses on the same parcel or lot).
6. The accessory dwelling unit must have independent services that include but are not limited to water, sewer, and electricity.
7. Not more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed per lot or parcel.
8. The accessory dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen, bathroom, living, and sleeping area that completely independent from the primary dwelling.
9. The property owner shall reside on site within the primary dwelling unit.
10. Manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, motor vehicles, travel trailers and all other forms of towable or manufactured structures shall not be used as an accessory dwelling unit.
E. Condominium;
F. Residential home as defined in Chapter 17.06 (Definitions);
G. A single-family dwelling having a common wall with one or more other single-family dwelling, provided:
1. Each dwelling unit shall be situated on an individual, legally subdivided or partitioned lot.
2. The dwelling shall have a common wall at the “zero” lot line.
3. Each lot shall comprise not less than 2,500 square feet in area.
4. Lot area and setback requirements will apply to the combined dwelling units as one structure and the combined lots as one lot.
5. Each dwelling unit must have independent services which include, but are not limited to, sewer, water and electricity.
6. The common wall shall be a fire wall, and shall be a kind of construction that will insure fire protection as per the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the state.
7. Common wall, single-family structures shall be required to provide a sound barrier at the common wall which has a sound transmission class rating of not less than 50 as per the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the state. The building technique used to achieve the sound barrier rating shall be the responsibility of the general contractor and will be accepted upon inspection if it meets the code requirements and is supported by proof of meeting sound emission controls as specified.
8. Existing duplexes will be allowed to be converted to common wall, single-family units if they meet the provisions of this title and were constructed after January, 1974;
H. Child care home (registered or certified family child care home), under the following provisions:
1. The structure is a residential dwelling unit.
2. The provider resides at the dwelling.
3. Child care is offered to not more than 16 children, including children of the provider, regardless of full-time or part-time status.
4. Requirements of the Oregon Building Codes (including any Fire Life Safety Code), as amended, are met.
5. Operator must have the appropriate licenses required by state regulations;
I. Day care facility (adult), under the following provisions:
1. The structure is maintained in its residential character; operators own, lease, or rent the property and reside therein; and the center is operated at a usage level equal to or subservient to the residential use of the structure.
2. Twelve or fewer people are present at any one time at the center.
3. Requirements of the Oregon Building Codes (including any Fire Life Safety Code), as amended, are met.
4. Operator must have the appropriate licenses required by state regulations;
J. Child care center, under the following provisions:
1. The facility is a city-owned park or recreation facility, a public school, or a conforming private school.
2. Operator must have the appropriate licenses required by state regulations, if applicable;
K. Residential Facility as defined in Chapter 17.06 MMC (Definitions);
L. Social relief facility, under the following provisions:
1. The structure is maintained in its residential character, operators own, lease, or rent the property and reside therein, and the center is operated at a usage level equal to or subservient to the residential use of the structure.
2. Five or less people unrelated to the operator, reside at the home at any one time.
3. Requirements of the Oregon State Structural Specialty and Fire Life Safety Code (UBC), as amended, are met.
M. Home occupation, subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.67 MMC (Home Occupations);
N. Mobile home subdivision, provided that the provisions of both the McMinnville Subdivision ordinance and the Mobile Home Development ordinance are met and that a minimum of ten contiguous lots are developed solely for mobile home occupation;
O. Model home, subject to the provisions of MMC 17.54.060;
P. Public park and recreation area;
Q. Sewage pump station;
R. Mobile home park, subject to the provisions of the Mobile Home Development ordinance;
S. Resident occupied short term rentals, subject to the provisions of Section 17.12.010(O);
T. Satellite dish, provided such dish is screened from abutting or facing residential properties by a sight obscuring fence, wall, or planting.
U. Short term rentals, subject to the provisions of Section 17.12.010(P). (Ord. 5104 §2 (Exh. B), 2021; Ord. 5098 §1 (Appx. E), 2020; Ord. 5047 §2 (Exh. F (part)), 2018; Ord. 4984 §1, 2014; Ord. 4952 §1, 2012; Ord. 4912 §3, 2009; Ord. 4796 §1(e), 2003; Ord. 4564 §4 (part), 1994; Ord. 4534 §5 (part), §7 (part), 1993; Ord. 4479A §4 (part), 1991; Ord. 4477 §1 (part), 1990; Ord. 4292 §2(e), 1984; Ord. 4221 §2, 1982; Ord. 4128 (part), 1981; Ord. 3380 (part), 1968).